Charleston Couple Finds Love Despite Baseball Rivalry

Lisa Ann Tarantino and William Bruce Peeker IV bonded over their Long Island roots and shared values despite rooting for opposing baseball teams.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:28am

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Lisa Ann Tarantino and William Bruce Peeker IV met on a dating app in 2021 and immediately clicked over their shared Long Island upbringing, love of baseball, and desire to find a life partner. Despite Ms. Tarantino being a Yankees fan and Mr. Peeker rooting for the Mets, the couple's relationship blossomed, leading to them moving in together, buying a home, and getting married in 2026.

Why it matters

This story highlights how shared values, interests, and life experiences can bring two people together despite surface-level differences like sports team allegiances. It shows that true compatibility goes beyond superficial factors and that love can bloom even between fans of rival teams.

The details

After matching on Hinge in January 2021, Ms. Tarantino and Mr. Peeker met up for drinks at a Charleston brewery and immediately hit it off. They discovered they both grew up on Long Island, had similar religious backgrounds, and were looking to get married. Over the next year, the couple spent nearly every day together, exploring Charleston's breweries, watching movies, and moving in together. In March 2025, Mr. Peeker proposed to Ms. Tarantino in Savannah, Georgia, and they were married a year later in Charleston.

  • Ms. Tarantino moved to Charleston from New York three weeks before meeting Mr. Peeker in January 2021.
  • Mr. Peeker and Ms. Tarantino met on Hinge and went on their first date at a Charleston brewery in January 2021.
  • In January 2022, one year after meeting, Mr. Peeker moved into Ms. Tarantino's apartment.
  • In March 2025, Mr. Peeker proposed to Ms. Tarantino in Savannah, Georgia.
  • On March 21, 2026, Ms. Tarantino and Mr. Peeker were married in Charleston.

The players

Lisa Ann Tarantino

A 37-year-old sales manager at Rewined Candles in Charleston who grew up in Huntington, New York and is a Yankees fan.

William Bruce Peeker IV

A 38-year-old supervisory program specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston who grew up in Wading River, New York and is a Mets fan.

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What they’re saying

“Lisa was very beautiful and seemed very organized. We immediately clicked.”

— William Bruce Peeker IV

“Being with Billy was so easy. I could have hung out and chatted with him all night.”

— Lisa Ann Tarantino

What’s next

The couple plans to continue exploring Charleston's thriving brewery scene and visiting their respective hometowns on Long Island to see family and friends.

The takeaway

This story shows that true compatibility goes beyond surface-level differences like sports team allegiances. By focusing on their shared values, interests, and life experiences, Ms. Tarantino and Mr. Peeker were able to build a strong, lasting relationship despite rooting for rival baseball teams.